Republican Gov. Larry Hogan is attempting to implement a $9 billion plan to build 100 miles of toll lanes on Maryland’s traffic-choked highways. Rather than use public financing, Hogan is turning to the private markets.

Ignoring the wishes of D.C. voters, the D.C. Council repealed an initiative to raise tipped workers base wages. When activists attempted to put the measure on the ballot once again, the court stepped in.